A fine three-part set in sizes from 1/2" to 1-1/2". The two-handled threadbox cuts the male threads, a matching tap die cuts the internal female threads, and a bottoming tap finishes off the female section.

Threadbox is made of long-lasting hardwood with internal aluminum wear fittings and a steel cutter.

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It might be difficult to understand to anyone not living outside USA the review/comments I´m about to complete in this review. I actually completed not one, but two orders with GW, even though I´m in a country with severe currency exchange control and were the usage of local Credit Cards for purchasing foreign good is almost forbidden. However and thanks to the sales and customer services department at GW, I was able to successfully complete both order and just waiting to have it in my hands to use them. Thanks you for you patience and cooperation.

5

- Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Wood Screw Maker

Reviewed By:

Serge Roman(Flourtown, PA)

Easy to use.

5

- Thursday, October 09, 2014

Excellent

Reviewed By:

L. Titus(Pascoag, Rhode Island)

Outstanding, works exactly the way it is suppose to, what else would you expect from Garrett Wade.

4

- Saturday, July 26, 2014

Good Quality But Hard To Work

Reviewed By:

Bård(Oslo, Norway)

A great tool. The quality is very high. The tool utensil is very hard to get to cut properly. Tried several types of wood but it messed up the the treads on every screw. Maybe some fault in the curling iron.

Just got my 1 inches wood dowel threader and it sure makes things easier. I will give it a 5.

5

- Wednesday, June 04, 2014

Woodworking Threader

Reviewed By:

Scott Johnson(Superior, Wisconsin)

Fast, excellent service from Garrett Wade. Great communication
as to when order was placed, shipped and estimated time of arrival.
Great tool, easy to use, served my purpose well. Would order from
Garrett Wade again.

5

- Tuesday, May 20, 2014

1/2" Tap and Die

Reviewed By:

Ernie(Surprise, AZ)

Worked wonderful, right out of the box - to include bottom tapping a 11/32" deep hole in both hard maple and poplar. Excellent! Yes, I did use tung oil as directed on both dowel and taps. Now to complete my "Brighton Bun" traveling candlesticks ...

5

- Saturday, April 05, 2014

Clay Work

Reviewed By:

Russel(Markleeville, California)

Question, has anyone used the tap and die set to thread pottery in it's leather hard state. It is my hope that I will be able to create an air tight leak proof cap for bottles. Thank you in advance, Russ

5

- Thursday, January 16, 2014

Works Fine

Reviewed By:

Craig(Coos Bay, Oregon)

The included instructions (and that display photo with a thread break-out) imply that I should expect a bit of a struggle in turning out a good pair of threads -- but it went almost effortlessly on the first try. The good looking male and female threads mated smoothly with minimal tolerance.
* The dowels I had on hand were going to be too tight in the die tool's lead hole. When I checked that hole and it mic'd at 0.745 inch, which I opened up to a full 3/4 inch.
* This tap and die set doesn't cut an Acme thread and doesn't claim to, but the thread it does cut will be just fine for my purpose (amateur telescope making).

5

- Sunday, December 15, 2013

A Different Type of Tree

Reviewed By:

Matt Stewart(Palmdale, CA)

This tool made possible my gift to my daughters. With this tool I was able to thread the inside of my eight-sided "Purse Tree", allowing me the ability to attach both the crown and foot to the project. The fact that the tree can be disassembled without needing any tools makes this tree an ease to pack and move without risk of damage. This made the gift the hit of the season. I will recommend this to my friends.

5

- Saturday, November 23, 2013

Just What I Was Looking For

Reviewed By:

Ted(Olga, Washington)

I found plans to make a woodworking bench vise which usually cost over $250, and I needed two of them. This tool will allow me to build just what I need for just a few dollars. I figured I'm saving over $400 on the project, and the tap and die set will allow me to do many other tasks.

5

- Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Satisfied Custumer

Reviewed By:

Safwat Habashi(Cranberry Twp., PA)

This was the first time I purchased anything from Garrett Wade. My experience was perfect. The web site was very easy to navigate and my ordering process tool very little time to complete. The product arrived very quickly and in perfect packaging. Billing was also very efficient and proper. In all, I am very satisfied with my first order from a good company.

5

- Monday, September 23, 2013

Wooden Bolts & Nuts

Reviewed By:

Richard Atkins(Camano Island, WA)

I wanted to make a toy for a Great-Grandson that he could learn from. This tool allowed me to make a board with bolts and nuts on it that he could turn and learn to use a wrench and screwdriver on. (I made the tools also)
I found that using tight grain wood is very important and when you do the threads turn out very nice. The tool cut great threads every time. It was easy to use and the Tap needed adjustment but after adjusting, it worked as advertised. It worked so well, I ordered another of a different size.

5

- Saturday, July 27, 2013

Follow The Directions!

Reviewed By:

David(Weddington, NC)

This set works very well if the directions are followed. Unlubricated dowels will thread very poorly, with many threads breaking. Lube the dowel, and the threads are almost perfect. And that's without sharpening the die blade. The instructions recommend an oil -- mineral, tung, linseed, etc. Your choice depends on the finishing needs. I found that, if wax is to be used, Minwax liquid wax works well, also. The one thing that is needed is careful measurement to determine the length of threaded section made. The position of the blade is clear, and you only need to measure from the blade to the outside edge (straight hole) of the die to be able to draw a line on the die for proper thread length. The taps are straightforward (but also lubed). One tap has a lead-in for easy starting. The other is flat bottomed for blind holes.

5

- Friday, December 28, 2012

Great WOOD DIE set

Reviewed By:

Louis(Commerce, Georgia)

A very well made tool, I am pleased with it and more so with the fast delivery as promised.
Thanks Garrett Wade
Louis

2

- Thursday, February 09, 2012

A Good Idea But....

Reviewed By:

Thomas(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

It seems to cut OK right out of the box, but the feel of it is cheap, and I do not have faith that it will last. For what these cost, I was not expecting to see a subpar box and tool made in Taiwan. I will update with more usage, just in case it surprises me .

5

- Thursday, April 14, 2011

Hard To Find Size

Reviewed By:

Don Paolino(Inyokern, CA)

This item, along with the 1 1/4 inch size product is very hard to find in those sizes. I have looked everywhere but only Garret Wade stocks it as far as I know.

5

- Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Wooden Screws

Reviewed By:

Jesse Sexton(Ladson, South Carolina)

I do beleive that I have never had so much fun with a tool! This is a must have for anyone needing wooden screws or bolts, and all it takes is this tool, a dowel and three or four minutes. I did find out after about the tenth screw that not all purchased dowels are exactly the same, however, the tool will do the work. I will be purchasing a few other sizes now that I see the quality of these.

5

- Friday, July 16, 2010

2

Reviewed By:

Qskeptic(Brisbane, Queensland)

I have the 3/4" and 1 1/4" and just bought the 1/2" one. I have made some good all wooden clamps with them and I'll use the 1/2" to make some smaller ones. The idea being that they can clamp several boards together and the whole lot can be passed through the thicknesser without any worries. They do need a 2" and a 2 1/2" size as well for the adjustable piano stool. There is a big set available for E1100 ho ho.

5

- Sunday, April 18, 2010

Just The Thing

Reviewed By:

James Axel Wilson(Haines, Alaska)

The only tool I know of that can easily and concisely carve internal and external threads into appropriately sized holes and round stock. Great for custom clamps, vises, take-apart furniture, who knows what? It's just the thing!

4

- Monday, April 20, 2009

A Very Good Product

Reviewed By:

Tony Firman(Haslet, Texas)

A good product: easy to use, and produces good results. The die sometimes needs a little adjustment to get perfect results depending on the wood used.